10 Things Every New Snowsports Instructor Needs to Know Before They Teach a Lesson
To help welcome new snowsports instructors to their own new adventures in learning, we went to the PSIA-AASI Facebook page and asked them, “What is your advice for new instructors about to start their first season of teaching snowsports?!” Here are some of their responses.
32 Degrees: A Look Ahead to Winter 2024-25
This excerpted article, written by PSIA-AASI Digital Marketing Manager Andy Stein, appears in the Fall 2024 issue of 32 Degrees. Andy is also a degreed meteorologist with more than a decade of forecasting experience, mostly involving mountain meteorology. Here, he shares his winter weather outlook for the 2024-25 season.
Three Ways TheSnowPros.org Can Help You Succeed
TheSnowPros.org is your one-stop source for news, events, and certification information to help you reach your goals as a professional instructor. Here are just three of the timely ways your go-to website can help you succeed.
Certification Secrets: Former PSIA Cross Country Team Coach Scott McGee Says, “Get Certified as Fast as You Can”
In this installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, former PSIA Cross Country Team Coach and Cross Country Task Force member Scott McGee emphasizes why even starting down the path to certification can create more success – and fun – in your teaching journey.
Cross Country Academy Welcomes Wide Range of Ski Abilities
PSIA Cross Country Academy 2024, which takes place Monday, Dec. 2, through Wednesday, Dec. 4, is the ultimate way for experienced cross country ski instructors to kick – and glide – into the winter in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Certification Secrets: Eastern Region Examiner Mark Aiken Says Advanced Training Is ‘Your Opportunity!’
In this installment of the “Certification Secrets” series, Mark Aiken, co-author of the Children’s Alpine Field Guide, Eastern Region examiner, ACE (ski ) team member, and instructor and staff trainer at Vermont’s Stowe Mountain, shares his insight on why advanced training is every instructor’s in-house opportunity.
PSIA-AASI Announces CEO Search
Sept. 24, 2024 -- The Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) is actively seeking candidates interested in the role of Chief Executive Officer. Based in Lakewood, Colo., (Denver metro area)
Longtime Instructor Troy Nedved Named New President and COO of Big Sky Resort
New Big Sky Resort President and COO Troy Nedved discusses how his teaching experience and the skills he’s developed over the past three decades will inform his new role.
The 2024-25 Event Calendar Is Live!
The PSIA-AASI Event Calendar is updated with regional events for the 2024-25 season. Be sure to check it out and start planning for the winter ahead. Grab your spot now – space is limited at some events!
Other Industry News
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- The European ski resorts following in the tracks of North Americaon November 14, 2024
- 'Magician' Canmore ski instructor to be inducted in CSIA hall of fameon November 14, 2024
- This Winter Sports Summit Celebrates Black Ski Groupson November 13, 2024
- Documentary film focuses on Whaleback, other smaller ski areason November 13, 2024
- How Adaptive Lessons Took the Slippery Out of the Slopes For My Sonon November 13, 2024
- Can Powder Mountain Go Luxury Without Sacrificing the Rugged Vibes?on September 26, 2024
